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Ameer Criticises Government’s Spending on Political Appointees Amid Salary Cuts
Former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer criticised President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's administration, saying it is funding a growing number of political appointees at the expense of government employees, following announced salary cuts for political appointees and state-owned company staff in the 2025 budget. Ameer claimed the state spends over MVR 50 million monthly on political employees' salaries and argued the country's economic difficulties stem from poor management rather than external factors.
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What happened
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Sun 25 AugFormer Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer spoke at a press conference.25 August 2024only Maldives RepublicFormer finance minister Ibrahim Ameer speaks at a press conference on 25 August 2024.
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Wed 23 OctAmeer made claims about government spending on political employees in a post on X.on Wednesdayonly Maldives RepublicnewestIn a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, Ameer claimed the government spends over MVR 50 million per month solely on political employees’ salaries.
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Who said what
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Contrary to what was promised, political appointees are increasing by thousands, driving up expenses. The government’s financial strategy has failed, and poor management is now negatively impacting the economy
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over MVR 50 million per monthMonthly spending on political employees' salariesMaldives RepublicAmeer claimed the government spends over MVR 50 million per month solely on political employees’ salaries.
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10%Proposed salary cut for political appointees and government-owned company employeesMaldives RepublicHis criticism follows President Muizzu’s decision to implement a 10% salary reduction for political appointees and government-owned company employees as part of a two-year economic reform plan aimed at reducing government spending.
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MVR 45 million each monthState payment on political employees' salaries after proposed cutMaldives RepublicHe argued that even with the proposed 10% salary cut, the state would still pay MVR 45 million each month.
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